For anyone not familiar with NISMO it is the performance division of Nissan, which has given
the NISMO treatment to a number of its vehicles over the years.
It aims to double the number of nameplates getting
the Nismo treatment and deliver a sixfold increase in sales over the next five years.
The 2014 Sentra's suspensions - strut at front and torsion beam on the rear - receive
the Nismo treatment, enhanced with performance shocks and springs.
The first Nissan road car to get
the Nismo treatment, the Juke Nismo, is already on sale in Europe and Japan and will be launched in the U.S. in the second quarter of this year.
In fact, the Juke is one of only three current Nissan models to get a factory
Nismo treatment, the automakers» own stamp of tuner approval.
Nissan doesn't make any mention of what models are under consideration for
the NISMO treatment.
The Nissan Juke will also be receiving
the NISMO treatment: fancy new wheels, a face - lift inside and out, tuned and lowered suspension, and a power boost for the 1.6 L turbo four - banger to 197 HP and 184 ft - lbs of torque.
The Nismo treatment continues inside the cabin, where the steering wheel, pedals, gauges, gear knob and door trims have been redesigned.
A manual transmission with all - wheel drive and
the Nismo treatment could have given the Juke the kind of rally cred owned by the Subaru STI and Mitsubishi Evo.
The NISMO treatment is a boon to agility.
The Juke's presence as a clearly viable concept was a tacit acknowledgement that it is likely to be the first to get
the Nismo treatment.
Not exact matches
After less than a year on the road, Nissan's 370Z has already enjoyed a spa
treatment by the
NISMO (Nissan Motorsports International) therapists who specialize in hard - core street and track tuning.
The Nissan Juke
NISMO provides an aggressive exterior
treatment compared to the base model, and it also installs a stiffer suspension system, special seats with additional bolstering up front, and 18 - inch rims.
Along with its standout performance, the 2011
NISMO Z ® offers unique appearance
treatments inside and out, designed to be highly emotional yet totally functional.
And our tester happens to be the limited - edition 2013 Nissan
Nismo 370Z model with more power, stiffened suspension and exclusive body
treatments to look the part.
The distinctive Juke combination lights are smoked as part of the
Nismo appearance
treatment.
«The
NISMO interior
treatment adds a high level of driving support and sporty style without compromising the everyday drivability,» said Bunce.
Also available is the 370Z
NISMO Tech model with unique motorsports - inspired exterior, interior and powertrain
treatments — including Recaro leather - appointed seats, 19 - inch
NISMO super-light forged wheels and an additional 18 horsepower (350 hp total).
The 2017 Sentra
NISMO model's comprehensive transformation from everyday sedan to a highly personal performance machine includes aggressive exterior
treatment, performance - oriented interior and unique suspension tuning.
Special
NISMO RS interior
treatment includes genuine Recaro front seats, carbon fiber - look finishers, special red - and - black color theme with, suede, Alcantara ® and leather appointments
Besides the visible exterior improvements,
Nismo says that the interior gets a
treatment too with new sports steering wheel and seats.
Inside, the
NISMO edition has special seats with black and red color
treatment, made with synthetic suede.
Nissan also offers sporty Juke
NISMO models, but these don't get the Black Pearl
treatment.
The 2017 Sentra
NISMO model's comprehensive transformation from everyday sedan to a highly personal performance machine includes aggressive exterior
treatment, performance - oriented interior and unique suspension tuning.
Also available is the 370Z
NISMO model with unique motorsports - inspired exterior, interior and powertrain
treatments — including Recaro leather - appointed seats, 19 - inch
NISMO super-light forged wheels and an additional 18 horsepower (350 hp total).
There are a lot of body
treatments that set the
NISMO apart, but many are just for looks.